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A Beautiful One Of A Kind Double Fronted Victorian Villa On The Leafy Brockley Ladder. With designer gardens front and back and three floors of stylish space inside for family life - just a short walk from Hilly Fields, shops, schools and the station.  Perhaps it’s the width. Or simply the sense of light and space that makes this substantial Victorian family home feel different before you even step inside. The hallway is wide and welcoming, with restored wooden floorboards and original coving uncovered during renovation. A new four panelled London Door Company front door adds both security and style - complementing the beautiful traditional tiles that lead up the garden path. The front reception room is bright and relaxed, with a marble fireplace, Charnwood log burner and large windows that bring in plenty of light. Across the hall, the dining room is a little bigger than you’d expect, with lovely bespoke built in cabinetry. It connects naturally to the rest of the house, making it easy to host friends without losing the chance to sneak away when you need peace, quiet or a separate space. There’s also a snug. It works equally well as a home office, playroom or grown up retreat, and includes a deep cupboard perfect for hiding coats, shoes and scooters. To the rear, the house opens into a light filled kitchen extension designed around everyday family life. Underfloor heating keeps things comfortable, and the peninsula is ideal for breakfast or homework while looking out to the garden. A handy utility room sits just off the kitchen, keeping laundry and clutter out of sight. Sliding doors lead onto a private rear garden, landscaped by local garden designer Jennifer Manghan. There’s a large patio for outdoor dining, millboard decking with built-in seating and lighting for afternoons that stretch into the evening outside. Back inside, the cellar spans the full width and depth of the house. It’s excellent storage now and offers genuine scope for the future, subject to the usual planning and building control consents of course.  There are four well proportioned bedrooms on the first floor. The back bedroom enjoys views towards St Andrew’s church, and each room benefits from plenty of natural light. There are two bathrooms, both reconfigured and updated as part of the recent renovation. One includes a bath for young family bathtime routines, the other a shower for quicker mornings. A staircase leads up to the versatile loft room on the top floor - currently used as a relaxed den for films, gaming or music. The renovation by the current owners (who’ve enjoyed living here since 2013) has been thorough and well thought through.  Originally built in 1897, the house was fully rewired, new windows were installed throughout and solid wood shutters fitted. Many of the radiators are from Acova, blending neatly with the period character. The front garden was also carefully designed by Jennifer Manghan with traditional brick walls, steel railings and a tiled Victorian path that leads straight to the front door, softened by planting and jasmine in bloom during the warmer months. Braxfield Road is a quiet Brockley Ladder street that’s just round the corner from a fantastic choice of independent shops, cafés and everyday essentials. There really is something for everyone - from Pilates and Jiu Jitsu to L’Occulto for tapas, Brickfields or Joyce for an after work drink and a Co-op for a loaf of bread or pint of milk. There’s also plenty of green space nearby - it’s only a five minute walk to Hilly Fields, with Ladywell fields and Telegraph Hill also a short walk away.  When you need to head into central London, Brockley station is only a seven minute walk away, with trains to London Bridge taking 12 minutes and regular Overground services towards Highbury and Islington.  If you need a “Plan B”, Crofton Park is also within easy reach for Thameslink connections through Blackfriars and Farringdon. Schools are another reason families look to this stretch of Brockley. John Steiner and Gordonbrock primaries are very well regarded, and Prendergast Hilly Fields secondary is just a short walk away. This is a rare detached Victorian villa on the Brockley Ladder, blending period charm and space in one of SE4’s most sought after spots. We’re expecting plenty of interest so get in touch to arrange a private viewing.